Berkshire has been revealed as the fourth best location in the United Kingdom for new finance graduates.
The study, by InvestinGoal, created an index by analysing almost 9,000 finance sector job listings aimed at graduates to find the best counties for finance graduates in the UK. Counties with less than ten finance job listings were omitted from the final ranking.
Berkshire came in at fourth place, with a score of 72.23 out of 100.
With a median wage more than 15% higher than the national average, Berkshire also has a a higher-than-average number of job listings at 19 per 100,000.
In first place, perhaps unsurprisingly, Greater London. Second place went to Aberdeenshire in Scotland, with Stirling, also north of the border, ranked in third place.
Interestingly, England almost draws with Scotland in terms of areas within the top ten. England features five places within the top ten, whilst Scotland featured four, and Northern Ireland just one.
Across all counties, the median wage for a new finance graduate was found to be £31,956, with Greater London having the highest median wage (£46,500) and Worcestershire having the lowest (£24,500).
A spokesperson for InvestinGoal said: “The study highlights diverse prospects for finance graduates across various counties in the UK.
“It uncovers distinctive patterns and dynamics, providing valuable insights into the varied economic landscape and professional environment in different areas.
“The findings serve as a comprehensive guide for recent finance graduates, offering a broad understanding of the opportunities and nuances prevalent within the financial sector across the country.”
